More refugee claims are being accepted

The percentage of positive decisions increased to 82% in the first nine months of 2024, from 62% in 2018

Recognition rate is calculated by dividing the number of claims accepted by the total number of claims for which the IRB's Refugee Protection Division issued a decision. This calculation excludes claims that were abandoned or withdrawn. Data for 2024 is current to Sept. 30.
Source: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, analysis by CBC News (CBC)